If you are unfamiliar with the concept of 3D printing, prepare to have your mind blown. As you read this, absolutely incredible things are being done around the world using printing machines that build three dimensional objects. Things like brainwave controllable prosthetic arms that cost less than $500. Or 5 storey villas in China that can […]

As stated by us and other oral health sources we respect and admire, every time your brush your teeth you should spend at least 2 minutes doing so. This amount of time ensures that all your teeth and their surfaces receive the proper amount of time and attention while being scrubbed of debris and harmful […]

As you read today’s post I would like you to do some physical movement for me. Of course you say? Well excellent! WIth your mouth closed and jaw relaxed slowly move your chin and jaw forward so that your bottom teeth extend further forward than your top teeth. Feel free to step away from your […]

My daughter turned 2 years old at the end of May, another beautiful little milestone in her relatively new existence. Becoming a parent has at various times been the most exciting, frightening and frustrating thing I have ever been blessed to experience in my life. One thing it has never ceased being however is an […]

Hey look, we have all been there. We wake up in the morning and the first person we speak to before being able to brush our teeth snaps their head back in a frantic attempt to get out of the way of our bad breath. The unpleasant smelling oral odour we experience upon rising is […]

When both genders and polled about what they look for in a prospective partner, a nice smile is as popular a choice as any. There is no denying that a confident and radiant smile filled with white teeth can make one appear attractive, clean and healthy. Truth be told, some people regardless of regular brushing, […]

Certain things in life are undeniably true. Here on Earth we see the sun rise and set. We know this to be true based on daily evidence. Something else that is true is that smoking cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco related items are terrible for your overall health. Especially when compared to not dabbling in […]

As parents and individuals, it is natural to worry about the health implications medical tests and procedures can have on us both in the short term and the long term. It is the smart thing to do. One such test is the dental x-ray. This common and valuable procedure has been pushed into the forefront […]

Before the days of soy milk lattes and green coloured smoothies, our ancestors had to forage, gather and hunt for the foods they used to fuel themselves daily. Although those days are long gone, the evolutionary process that allowed us to survive and thrive in those times still has its fingerprints all over the jaw […]

The late Dr. Edward Banfield of Harvard University conducted 50 years of research to determine what the single most important factor in determining social and economic success was. He discovered that it was not education, intelligence or connections. The strongest predictor of such success was ‘long-term perspective’; the ability to clearly understand the long-term scope […]

Whether you like to admit it or not, there is a lot you can feel good about when you brush your teeth. If the minty clean feeling isn’t enough to get you excited, the fact that you are helping your teeth and oral health should be. When it comes to buying a toothbrush, it […]

Scientific study has shown that the average person has as many as 50,000 thoughts on a daily basis. Unfortunately for your gums, thoughts about their health and wellness are outnumbered by an incredibly long list of things which may or may not include a Kardashian couple or two. We don’t judge. The only time we […]

One of the main aims of our blog is to propagate dental knowledge and genuinely teach people about their teeth and how to maintain them. Part of understanding this is knowing what some dental abnormalities are, one or two of which you or someone you love may be walking around with. Often when people hear […]

Cancer is far and away one of the ugliest words in the English language. Defined as a broad group of diseases involving unregulated cell growth, cancer is responsible for more than 10% of all deaths worldwide on an annual basis. Although methods of detection, treatment and therapy have all improved, cancer continues to rob us […]

Although there are many reading this who can’t imagine living without the next workout, others have lived dumbbell and push up free since high school. How you choose to live your life is your prerogative. What you deserve is an understanding that strength training isn’t simply for athletes and the young adult males. It is […]

Be it a hot date or an important business meeting, having to worry about the potential for bad breath is enough to throw you off of your game. Widely considered as a social faux pas, having less than ideal smelling breath can lead many to avoid certain foods and people simply out of fear. We […]

We are very passionate about optimizing your oral health. Getting to that point is impossible without the proper dietary choices. The truth is that no matter how much brushing and flossing one does, a poor diet will show in the appearance and functionality of your teeth. Healthy eating is a long term commitment that should […]

Whether we fully understand the issues or not, trans fats just can’t seem to shake their reputation as being one of the worst things we can put into our bodies. As the old adage goes, you are what you eat and if you choose to chew your way through trans fats at a high clip, […]

As discussed in a related post, the cost of not replacing missing teeth is a pricey one to pay. The appearance of your teeth and face can change over time as teeth shift and bone structure is lost. Many of us have observed this in older members of our family and community. Surrounding teeth are […]

Adult teeth are in it for the long haul, right? Like many things on this adventure called life, our teeth might not make it as far as we planned. Tooth loss in advanced age is expected and common. It comes with the territory. Losing teeth at a young age on the other hand can create […]

The time spent after oral surgery can be uncomfortable. Whether having teeth extracted or implants prepared, the trauma to the tissues of the mouth can be significant and widespread. Lucky for us, the mouth is one of the fastest healing parts of the body. This means that if you take the proper precautions and steps […]

All of us have at one time or another had a headache that stands out in our minds as the mother of all headaches. These painful episodes can be completely debilitating and for many, represents something they have to deal with on a fairly regular basis. While some know and have a fairly good idea […]

Look we get it. Don’t be afraid to admit it. Flossing your teeth isn’t very much fun to do. Like exercising and eating well, we are more likely to talk about it and plan to do it rather than actually doing it. What we hope you realize is that flossing is the most important at […]

Quick question – how much do you actually know about your tongue? We thought so. Beyond the obvious and essential purpose of allowing us to taste our foods via its taste buds, the tongue is a misunderstood and mysterious entity. For instance, did you know that your tongue is absolutely essential to the pronunciation and […]

Although we use them everyday, how much do we really know about treating our toothbrushes the right way? Regardless of the the brand, style, power option and bristle type using a poorly kept toothbrush is bad idea for a variety of reasons. Our teeth rely on regular tooth brushing more than any other form of […]